<p>It is reported the youngster was approached by two men in Maudlintown,&nbsp;Co Wexford.</p>

<p>The incident happened at 7.15pm on Sunday after the boy was returning home from a nearby playground</p>

<p>The boy&rsquo;s mum wrote about the reported incident on Facebook and it has now been shared by concerned locals.</p>

<blockquote>
<p>Two SCUMBAGS tried to take my (boy) outside the community centre in Maudlintown. They scratched his hand off the wall and it was bleeding. The f*****s tried to put something over his face and said &quot;your coming with us&quot;. Lucky another few children came and (he)&nbsp;kicked the scumbag and ran away. The had their big white van parked (nearby).&nbsp;&nbsp;If anyone seen anything can you please let me know. I have been to the guards.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>A&nbsp;garda&nbsp;spokesperson confirmed to the <a href="http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/child-kidnap-terror-near-irish-8354051">Mirror</a> that&nbsp;they &#39;are investigating the incident.&nbsp;We&#39;ve taken a report and are looking into it.&quot;</p>

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